Epeisodion 3
Oedipus
Oh! Strangers, what will you do? Will you betray me? Will you not drive the godless man from this land?
Chorus
Depart, stranger! Quick!
Your present deed is not just, nor the deed which you have done.
825
Creon
It is time for you to drag this girl off against her will, if she will not go freely.
Antigone
Wretched that I am! Where can I flee? Where find help from gods or men?
Chorus
What are you doing, stranger?
Creon
I will not touch this man, but her who is mine.
830
Oedipus
Lords of the land!
Chorus
Stranger, you are acting unjustly.
Chorus
What are you doing, stranger? Release her!
Your strength and ours will soon come to the test.
835
Chorus
Not while this is your purpose.
Creon
There will be war with Thebes for you, if you harm me.
Oedipus
Did I not say so?
Chorus
Unhand the girl at once!
